31.   A friend suggested she hire a publicity representative.

32.   A friend suggested that he marry his girlfriend, thereby gaining a deferment.

33.   A friend suggested that he submit his script for the Nicholls Screenwriting Fellowship, sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

34.   A friend suggested they come to Florida, and they settled in Orlando.

35.   A not-so-subtle friend suggests Ritalin.

36.   A friend of mine suggested I put the money in a money market fund with Vanguard until I decide what to do with it.

37.   A friend suggested a homegrown yuletide blues collection in August, and Counts immediately began calling old pals to participate.

38.   A friend suggested applying bleach.

39.   A friend suggested replacing the windows with glass blocks.

40.   A friend suggested that he try Messagepoint, a service that handles voice, e-mail and fax messages.